Manager 2 Global Trade

Northrop Grumman•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$133,100 - $199,700•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking an experienced Empowered Official to join the Global Trade (GT) organization as a Manager 2, Global Trade. This position has responsibility to provide leadership and support for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit based out of NGDS office in Northridge, CA.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years of international trade compliance (export, import and/or customs) experience OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 plus years of international trade compliance experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of international trade compliance experience
Proficiency in the ITAR and EAR, including making jurisdiction and classification determinations
Two (2) years experience as an Empowered Official
Experience in effectively applying U.S. Government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios, analyzing and solving complex problems
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Experience leading and managing a team
Skilled at adapting to rapidly evolving priorities, with the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting schedule and quality requirements, and exercise judgment about when to escalate potential conflicts to leadership
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance
Must be able to travel (domestic and international) as needed (up to 10% of the time)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated performance in working in a fast-paced environment while delivering a quality work product
Demonstrated highly collaborative work style, success in resolving difficult situations and effective communication with all levels of stakeholders
Experience with OCR's EASE software
Experience in Direct Commercial Sale and Foreign Military Sales export requirements
Experience with USML Category IV and XII and related ECCN’s
Knowledge of Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) process

Responsibilities

Manages a team of Global Trade professionals
Serves as Empowered Official for transactional compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations, license and agreement preparation and processing, and the use of exemptions and exceptions in lieu of licensing
Prepare export authorization application packages, when required
Drives accountability via metrics
Provides advice, guidance, training and authorization strategy concerning the requirements, interpretation, and obligations of U.S. export regulations and implementation of such requirements
Provides day-to-day people and subject matter leadership for the assigned team and creates an environment that accelerates development of talent
Maintains awareness of changing export control laws and regulations and provides analysis regarding applicability and impact to services and technologies, as well as existing company export policies and procedures
Provides training and awareness on global trade matters to internal and external customers
In coordination with the Law Department, investigates and supports disclosure of potential non-compliance, and development and implementation of effective corrective actions
Fosters team engagement with internal Technical Advisors and serves as approver of Jurisdiction and Classification reviews for the BU
Establish relationships with key business collaborators and internal customers, including Business Development, Contracts, Global Supply Chain and Programs
As assigned, leads initiatives related to the development, automation, and continuous improvement of business processes and tools impacting the Global Trade community
Maintains applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory and company requirements